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MA H 2711

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An Act relative to semiautomatic rifles and shotguns

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2711 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2711 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 2711 about?

By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2711) of Kenneth P. Sweezey and Paul K. Frost relative to semiautomatic rifles and shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Description

By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2711) of Kenneth P. Sweezey and Paul K. Frost relative to semiautomatic rifles and shotguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-23 — Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kenneth P. Sweezeycosponsor
  • Paul K. Frostcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-23

    Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-10-31

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2025-10-27

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  4. 2025-10-22

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual

  5. 2025-10-16

    Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2025 from 11:30 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  6. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2711

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